If you were to guess which area in your home poses the most safety hazards, what would be your answer? The kitchen? The basement?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year about 235,000 people over age 15 visit emergency rooms because of injuries suffered in the bathroom, and almost 14 percent are hospitalized.
More than a third of the injuries happen while bathing or showering. More than 14 percent occur while using the toilet.
By taking some simple steps in your own bathroom, you can cut the risk of serious injury to yourself and your loves ones dramatically.

Install support railings right outside of your tub.

Put down an anti-slippage mat on the floor of your tub.

Take extra care when using electrical outlets in your bathroom. Install a hand towel holder next to outlets, and get in the habit of making sure your hands are dried before plugging and unplugging electrical devices.

Be sure that bathroom rugs around your toilet and sink have excellent anti-slip capabilities, and replace your rugs when they become worn.

After following these steps, re-evaluate your bathroom. Can you find anything else that may pose a danger?